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Per Diem Psychiatrist - Youth CSU

PsychiatryIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$183 - $229/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

You will direct medical treatment to members served within the scope of your Psychiatrist licensure. You will participate in the leadership of the program by participating and communicating with Program staff and members served. You participate in the leadership of the program by ensuring superior quality medical practices that meet and exceed licensure requirements, payer standards and client and community needs.

Psychiatrist - Per-Diem Short Hour, Mon-Sun Remote (Coverage for a few hours per week as needed)

Compensation -

Independent Contractor wage range - $183- $229 / Hour

Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Independent Contractors are not eligible for company benefits and must provide their own malpractice insurance.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

  • A medical degree from a medical school accredited by the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association and successful completion of residency training program in psychiatry
  • Active DEA in good standing

What’s In It For You*

  • Dynamic, collaborative, and professional team environment
  • Opportunity to provide recovery focused care
  • Flexible per diem schedule

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams.

Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Alameda County Youth CSU is a Crisis Stabilization Unit serving youth populations within Alameda County. These programs provide screening/triage, medication support and brief treatment in a safe, protective setting. These programs are sometimes co-located with acute inpatient programs, allowing for a 'warm hand-off' transfer when needed. The typical length of stay is up to 24 hours.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist will direct medical treatment for members served within the scope of their licensure and participate in program leadership by communicating with staff and members. This role ensures superior quality medical practices that meet or exceed licensure requirements, payer standards, and client needs.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a medical degree from an AMA or AOA accredited school and have successfully completed a residency training program in psychiatry. An active DEA in good standing is also a mandatory requirement for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medical Treatment DirectionQuality Assurance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Psychiatrist - Youth CSU at Telecare a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 19,617 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 55% have no call, 57% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
74% this job
CME allowance
29%
Visa sponsorship
10%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,753 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Remote
  • Includes call
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About Telecare

Mental Health Care
Alameda, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible per diem schedule
Dynamic team environment
Recovery-focused care